Pittsburgh Steelers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Jonnu Smith News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 4

Steelers Releasing TE Jonnu Smith

The Pittsburgh Steelers have informed TE Jonnu Smith that they plan to release him, according to Adam Schefter. The move will save Pittsburgh $7 million against the cap.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / March 4

Steelers Now Linked To Sneaky Good Free Agent Wide Receiver

The Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 offseason has been more hectic than usual in the Steel City. The team is looking to make some acquisitions to bolster their roster ahead of the 2026 season under new head coach, Mike McCarthy.

George Pickens News / Steeler Nation / March 4

Steelers Taking A Different Approach Before 2026 NFL Draft To Avoid Selecting Another George Pickens

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing to attack free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft in order to improve the roster for the 2026 season. The franchise needs to improve on the offensive side of the ball while patching up some holes on defense, but adding some offensive weaponry seems to be the focus of the organization heading into the offseason.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

Mike McCarthy News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / March 4

Steelers Consulted With Pat McAfee Before Mike McCarthy Hire

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers clearly did their homework before hiring Mike McCarthy as the franchise's fourth head coach since 1969. Although the

Aaron Rodgers News / Field Level Media / March 4

Aaron Rodgers: No deadline, no contract offer from Steelers

Aaron Rodgers sounds exceedingly open to a reunion with Mike McCarthy, but the Pittsburgh Steelers have not given him a contract offer or a deadline to decide his status for 2026.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / March 4

Steelers' Hidden Gem Could Be A Captain Candidate In Years To Come

The Pittsburgh Steelers have many pending free agents this 2026 offseason. A variety of them include quality special teamers, including the likes of James Pierre and Connor Heyward.

Stefon Diggs News / Yardbarker / March 4

Broncos, Ravens and other teams that should target Stefon Diggs after release from Patriots

Four-time Pro Bowler Diggs should find a new home soon. With that in mind, here are five teams that should be interested in signing the veteran wideout.

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Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / March 4

NFL Insider: Aaron Rodgers Might Have A Secret Plan That Screws The Steelers Over Very Soon

The Pittsburgh Steelers found a way to win the AFC North in 2025 despite not initially being the favorite to do so. The quarterback play from Aaron Rodgers was just good enough throughout the season to lead the team to the postseason.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / A to Z Sports / March 4

Steelers wide receiver makes a last-second move ahead of free agency that proves the writing is on the wall in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Steelers are approaching the busiest week on the NFL calendar. Armed with $40 million in effective cap space and 27 pending free agents, there will be a lot of coming and going as it pertains to the future of players in Pittsburgh.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / March 4

Insider Lays Out Clear Plan For Steelers To Fix Wide Receiving Corps

If fans are consistently reading about the Pittsburgh Steelers as the NFL's new league year gets set to begin, the chances are that the topics of conversation have been about the quarterback and wide receiver positions.

Aaron Rodgers News / Gridiron Heroics / March 4

NFL Insider Reveals ‘Current Expectation’ on Aaron Rodgers Amid Uncertain Future

Aaron Rodgers remains one of the most intriguing storylines of the NFL offseason as uncertainty surrounds his future. The veteran quarterback has not yet made a final decision about whether he will continue playing, but recent analysis suggests a return to the field remains a strong possibility.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / March 4

Steelers RB Calvin Austin III Makes Career Move Amid Free Agency

Calvin Austin III has been one of the interesting playmakers that the Pittsburgh Steelers have drafted in recent years. But after a hiring that signals a clear administrative shift, industry analysts believe that the relationship between the receiver and the organization may be over.

Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / March 4

Aaron Rodgers Has Strange Pair Of Answers When Asked About Steelers' Future

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been one of the more interesting teams in the NFL over the last few years, and a lot of that has had to do with the constant uncertainty at the quarterback position.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / March 4

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers’ Candid Mason Rudolph Confession Raises Eyebrows In Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Steelers are waiting on a decision from quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and as free agency rolls on, time may be ticking away. Many reports have stated that there is actually a hard deadline this time around, although he denied it recently.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / March 4

Aaron Rodgers Delivers Honest Update To Steelers' Omar Khan And Mike McCarthy: 'There's Been No Deadline'

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a ton of franchise-altering decisions that are certain to be made now that Mike McCarthy is the head coach. None are larger though, at least it feels like, than Aaron Rodgers’ decision.